Hi!

My name is Andry, I'm 17, I weigh 205lbs, and I've been overweight most of my life. My eating habits haven't been the greatest in the past, as my family was never really health conscious, but since I've become old enough to make my own meals and make my own food choices, I've done my best to eat healthily and keep myself from binging on junk foods. I still falter a lot, because I lack discipline, but I hope with some motivation and changes I can work on getting myself on track.

I hope to get down to around 140-145lbs, and I hope to get there before my 18th birthday in March. :-) For my work-out routine, I usually do an hour of cardio, usually on the stationary bike, at least five times a week; at least for times a week, I'd like to start incorporating some basic strength training to tone my arms, legs, and stomach.  Any tips you guys could offer would be greatly appreciated! :-D

When this is all said and done, when I'm in shape and have lost all the weight, I'd love to take dance lessons, kick-boxing and yoga. I'm too self-conscious for any of that right now, but I'm hoping I'll be able to start doing those things soon! They look so fun! :-D

I lack motivation most of the time, which makes it hard for me to start a diet and stick to it; I can't tell you how many times I've started a diet, stayed on it for a week, and fell off of the bandwagon, so to speak. The most recent attempt was in March, right after my birthday; I got some pictures back of my party and I realized just how badly I looked. I've always thought that I carry my weight well, but when it comes right down to it, I *am* overweight. And I've realized that I'm the only person who can change that.

My support system here at home isn't the greatest, so I'm always looking for new friends who know just what I'm going through. Feel free to message me or friend me; I'll glady friend and message you back. :-D

--Andry